Why ODU for Public Sector Leadership?

These courses will complement your career in the military, government, non-profit, and other public organizations. You will learn alongside professionals from all these areas, as well as full- and part-time ODU students pursuing certificates and master's degrees.

With the skills you gain from this certificate, you will be prepared to take positions in middle and upper management, and to lead teams in contract negotiations, finance, and strategic initiatives.

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Required Courses

This certificate consists of four graduate courses for a total of 12 credit hours. Each course lasts 10 weeks.

COMM 603: Strategic Communication (3 credits)

CS 610: Foundations of Cybersecurity (3 credits)

PADM 671: Public Budgeting and Financial Management (3 credits)

PPCM 726: Introduction to Public Procurement (3 credits)

Online Learning Environment

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

How to Apply

To take these courses, you should have a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution and be accepted as a non-degree seeking graduate student at ODU. Click here to start the admission process.

You will have a dedicated pre-admission advisor who will guide you through the application process.